The best in American artistry and craftsmanship combines with the best in regional American cooking, as Sawbridge Studios celebrates the holidays by welcoming Chicago’s West Town Tavern Chef/Owner Susan Goss to their Winnetka location from 2 p.m. to 4 p.m. Saturday, December 4. Susan’s Sawbridge appearance launches the release of her new cookbook, West TownContinue reading “Award-Winning West Town Tavern Launches New Cookbook”
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ZYM Goes the Distance
With its mantra of Drop It, Dissolve It, Down It, runners, cyclists, endurance athletes and others on-the-go continue to discover the benefits of client ZYM, a portable electrolyte drink launched by Chicagoan Brian Koff, and now available globally. ZYM is a small tablet that quickly dissolves in water, providing a powerful fuel to replenish electrolytesContinue reading “ZYM Goes the Distance”
Craftsman Teams With Sawbridge Studios
Chicago’s recently-opened Craftsman Experience, a unique venue combining hands-on project stations, live demos and clinics with Craftsman brand tools, welcomed popular Sawbridge Studios furniture maker Zachary Harmes. Zack shared his tips and advice during a live stream with DIYers, while spending the day building a Japanese-inspired library table at this new hands-on, experience store located in 233 West Huron, Chicago.
Magellan Development Sizzling Summer Night
It was a sizzling summer night of Rhumba, Salsa and Samba as we teamed Magellan Development with Fred Astaire to host a private evening for residents of Chicago’s popular Lakeshore East Community at the studio, located at 200 North Michigan Avenue Studio owner Jesse DeSoto, an alum of Dancing With the Stars Season 3, andContinue reading “Magellan Development Sizzling Summer Night”
Artist Captures Chicago Images Using Ancient Technique
Local artist Denny O’Malley combines his passion for Chicago with his expert knowledge of intaglio printmaking, an ancient technique dating to the Middle Ages. During the process, O’Malley draws a simple image onto a copper or zinc plate. The plate is then dipped in acid, permanently burning the image into the metal. Ink is thenContinue reading “Artist Captures Chicago Images Using Ancient Technique”
Lunch, Rush Hour Classes Launch With China Grill Event
Chicago’s Fred Astaire Dance Studio, 200 North Michigan Avenue, launches its new Lunch Hour and Rush Hour Beginner Group Dance Lessons with two free kick-off events at China Grill, 230 North Michigan Avenue, Chicago. On Tuesday, June 15 at 12:15 p.m., and again at 5:15 p.m., studio owner Jesse DeSoto — an alum of DancingContinue reading “Lunch, Rush Hour Classes Launch With China Grill Event”
Frank Lloyd Wright Descendant Carves Own Niche
From an unpretentious studio/factory perched on the top floor of a century-old building, curiously positioned between the grit of the local police precinct headquarters and the glitz of Oprah Winfrey’s Harpo Studio, lies a modern day master at work. For the past 18-years, client Lloyd Natof (SL Natof) — great grandson of Frank Lloyd Wright —Continue reading “Frank Lloyd Wright Descendant Carves Own Niche”
Children’s Book Author Casts Big Shadow
Mike Foran Public Relations arranged for popular children’s author Laura Robinson to stop by ABC-7 Chicago today to tape a special interview with anchor Linda Yu, scheduled to air on ABC-7 News this Christmas Eve. Laura is both author and illustrator of William and the Christmas Moon, a shadow-casting bedtime story which transforms a child’sContinue reading “Children’s Book Author Casts Big Shadow”
Chicago Museum Unveils Mega Gingerbread White House
It was Lights! Camera! Action! as crews from all of Chicago’s major media outlets turned out to cover the official unveiling of a spectacular, fully-detailed gingerbread White House we arranged for Le Cordon Bleu-Chicago to create for client Museum of Science and Industry. Over 150 pounds of sugar, 100 pounds of flour, and mind-boggling amounts chocolate, marzipan,Continue reading “Chicago Museum Unveils Mega Gingerbread White House”
Over-the-Top Chess Set
Just in time for this Thursday’s Bears -vs- 49ers game, check out this wild idea on how both cities can compete off the field….and on an over-the-top $2100.00 chess board. Handcrafted in Maple and Zebra woods, the “Tale of Two Cities Chess Set” features Chicago and San Francisco’s iconic architecture interpreted by ar tist SteveContinue reading “Over-the-Top Chess Set”
